- 1. President Park Chung Hee, who served as the President of South Korea from 1961 until his assassination in 1979, was a pivotal figure in the country's rapid economic development and industrialization, often referred to as the 'Miracle on the Han River.' His presidency, however, was marred by authoritarian rule, political repression, and the curtailment of civil liberties. On October 26, 1979, Park's controversial leadership came to a violent end when he was assassinated by Kim Jae-kyu, the chief of the Korean Central Intelligence Agency, during a dinner at the Blue House in Seoul. The assassination shocked the nation and resulted in widespread turmoil and protests, culminating in a period of significant political upheaval and eventually leading to the transition towards democracy in South Korea. Park's legacy remains complex; while he is credited with significant economic transformation, his dictatorial methods and the human rights abuses committed during his regime have left a lasting mark on South Korean history.
When was President Park Chung Hee of South Korea assassinated?
A) 1995
B) 1963
C) 1988
D) 1979
- 2. In which city did the assassination of President Park Chung Hee take place?
A) Busan
B) Daejeon
C) Seoul
D) Incheon
- 3. Who succeeded President Park Chung Hee after his assassination?
A) Kim Dae-jung
B) Choi Kyu-hah
C) Kim Young-sam
D) Roh Tae-woo
- 4. Which country did President Park Chung Hee seek to modernize during his presidency?
A) South Korea
B) Japan
C) North Korea
D) China
- 5. What was the political party founded by President Park Chung Hee?
A) Liberal Party
B) Democratic Republican Party
C) Progressive Party
D) Conservative Party
- 6. What was the official cause of President Park Chung Hee's death as stated in the annals of South Korea?
A) Old age
B) Assassination
C) Illness
D) Accident
- 7. What was the posthumous title given to President Park Chung Hee?
A) Great Leader
B) People's Champion
C) National Hero
D) Beloved President
- 8. What year did Park Chung-hee's daughter, Park Geun-hye, become the President of South Korea?
A) 2016
B) 1995
C) 2013
D) 2000
- 9. Who succeeded Park Geun-hye after her impeachment?
A) Moon Jae-in
B) Kim Dae-jung
C) Lee Myung-bak
D) Roh Moo-hyun
- 10. What is the traditional Korean dress called for women?
A) Kimono
B) Ao Dai
C) Cheongsam
D) Hanbok
- 11. Which of the following is a popular Korean dish made of fermented vegetables?
A) Sushi
B) Kimchi
C) Pho
D) Pad Thai
- 12. Who was the first President of South Korea?
A) Park Chung Hee
B) Kim Il-sung
C) Roh Moo-hyun
D) Syngman Rhee
- 13. What is the national flower of South Korea?
A) Rose of Sharon
B) Sunflower
C) Cherry Blossom
D) Lotus
- 14. What is the popular Korean martial art that emphasizes kicks and punches?
A) Karate
B) Judo
C) Taekwondo
D) Kendo
- 15. Which South Korean director won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival?
A) Lee Chang-dong
B) Bong Joon-ho
C) Kim Ki-duk
D) Park Chan-wook
- 16. What is the name of the traditional Korean alphabet?
A) Katakana
B) Hiragana
C) Cyrillic
D) Hangul
- 17. Which of the following is a traditional Korean fermented rice drink?
A) Soju
B) Shochu
C) Sake
D) Makgeolli
- 18. In what year did South Korea host the FIFA World Cup with Japan?
A) 2010
B) 2002
C) 2006
D) 1998
- 19. Which decade did the assassination of President Park Chung Hee take place in?
A) 1960s
B) 1970s
C) 1990s
D) 1980s
- 20. What was President Park Chung Hee known for during his time in office?
A) Democratic reform
B) Peaceful diplomacy
C) Authoritarian rule
D) Economic isolationism
- 21. Which year did President Park Chung Hee come to power through a military coup?
A) 1961
B) 1980
C) 1956
D) 1972
- 22. Who was the wife of President Park Chung Hee?
A) Chun Doo-hwan
B) Choi Kyu-hah
C) Yuk Young-soo
D) Kim Young-sam
- 23. Which decade did President Park Chung Hee come to power in South Korea?
A) 1970s
B) 1980s
C) 1960s
D) 1950s
- 24. What was President Park Chung Hee's background before entering politics?
A) Businessman
B) Lawyer
C) Doctor
D) Military officer
- 25. Which economic policy implemented by President Park Chung Hee is credited with South Korea's rapid industrialization?
A) Economic self-reliance
B) Agricultural collectivization
C) Export-oriented industrialization
D) Import substitution industrialization
- 26. Who was President Park Chung Hee's eldest daughter, who later became a controversial political figure?
A) Chun Doo-hwan
B) Lee Myung-bak
C) Kim Dae-jung
D) Park Geun-hye
- 27. How many years did President Park Chung Hee rule South Korea before his assassination?
A) 25
B) 10
C) 14
D) 18
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